Osteodystrophy is a general term for a dystrophic growth of the bone. It is defective bone development that is usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. One form is renal osteodystrophy. == See also == ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteodystrophy
(os″te-o-dis´trә-fe) abnormal development of bone. renal osteodystrophy a condition due to chronic kidney disease and renal failure, marked by impaired vitamin D metabolism, elevated serum phosphorus levels, low or normal serum calcium levels, and stimulation of parat... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Our Osteodystrophy Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Osteodystrophy Osteodystrophy: A bone disorder that adversely affects bone growth. See also renal osteodystrophy. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4677
noun defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974